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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Anvlls were fred in Wellsville for
rain, and in q few hours clouds
gathered and q heavy one fell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

A remonstrance from the citizens of
Laddonia against the granting Of q
saloon license to L. F. Walker, in
that place, was brought before the
County Court last Thursday. The
license had been granted by the clerk
sin vacation" and was sustained by
the court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Miss Mamie Kombrick, age 35,
died just north Of Mexico, Of fever,
Thursday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Justice Miller, of the United
States supreme court, has granted
writ OF error in the Maxwell case.
This, at least, postpones the execu-
tion until the case can be reviewed
by the Urited States supreme court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Brookfeld, Mo-, is organizing q
company for the purpose Of boring
for gas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

A score or more of fine horses
from Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois
and Kansas arrived for the Fair to.
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The Laddonia saloon case will be
appealed to the Circuit Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Bora, to the wife of Z. T. North
cutt, Benton City, twins, son and
daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The lawn .tete given Wednesday
evening at the residence Of JAS. e.
Sims Southwest Of this city was an
elegant affair about 800 persons were
in attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
the cnnrt-

H. C. Shepherd is building house
on Bassford's addition for j. E.
Thornton. Shepherd is one of Mex
ico's leading architects and those de-
string to build houses on the B. &
l.. plan will do well to consult
with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Another Book Agent.

From the Columbia Statesman.
Natural gas been struck at Mexi-
co" is the way it reads in the tele-
gram. Who hit Bob White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The local option election in Fulton
is set for September 9Th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

L. III. Hightshoe sold yesterday to
j. B. Miller 160 acres of land 10
miles north of this city for $4,000.
Mr.. MilIer's residence property near
the college was taken in the trade at
$4,000. The trade vas made in the
agency of Woodward & Son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The ex- x-Confederates Of Randolph
county are to meet In Moberly, Au-
gust "a, at 2 p. m. to make arrange
ments to attend the reunion here in
September. They will attend in q
special train.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Six Of the stonemasons st work on
the Asylum at Fulton struck this
morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

There was great quantity of lum-
ber in the old ice house near the G.
& A. depot which burned Tuesday.
After the fire had been left by the
firemen, the building continued to
shoulder, and to-day, had not ye'
hurnad mn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The @. & A. platform at the Union
Depot has been enlarged and reIsid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The Czar Of Rusaia receives The
largest salary aid any ruler ON the
facs Of the earth, and still he Il not
happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

An elegant silver communion set
Of eight pieces is on exhibition at
Mark Pitchers jewelry house on the
south side. One Of the pieces bears
this inscription: From e. B. DAVIS
to the Christian Church, Santa Fe."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

There will be no water put in the
Court House yard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The local option question is beng
submitted in several counties
throughout the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Long Branch is to have . $4,000
Baptist church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

See those nobby styles Of pants,
only $3.50 d Cough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Marriage Romance.

Gil Bias, in mentioning a birth In
high life at Paris, relates this week an
amusing story Of the incidents which
led to the marriage OF the parents.
The happy father, marquis, Is 20
years Of age, while his wife is some
thirty-five wears younger. The child
Is result Of marriage of ten years.
The marquise is an Englishwoman.
She was formerly teacher In one Of
the private schools OF Paris. She be-
hevcd In the English idea Of iogging,
and she occasionally punished her,
pupils with q cane. One of the pat
rons Of the school was the coachman
Of the marquis in question. Both Of
the coachman's children were rcfrac-
tory and were frequently punished.
The coachman resented this assump-
ton Of authority by the teacher and
warned her never TO dog his children
again. The teacher persisted In her
course, and soon afterward had occa-
sion to give one of the coachman's
children another fogging A day or
two afterward the teacher was passing
the house OF the marquis, when the
coachman rushed out, seized the
teacher, drew her into the courtyard
of the house. and then and there pro-
ceeded to administer TO her an old
fashioned spanking In retaliation for
her furnishing his children. The mar
quis happened 10 come along while the
coaehman was in the midst OF his
castigation. He flew into great
rage, and promptly rescued the up-
happy lady from her undiEuined posi-
ton. The acquaintance made by the
marquis with this lady under such
ridiculous circumstanc ss led directly
into an intimacy and ibsequent mar
riage. In fact. the ccaehman's spank
ing resulted in giyirg 4 poor English
scnool-teacher one ,f the leading pear
| tions in Partisan sd .iety.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

you know, Miss Fitzjoy,r said
young Smallwitte, "I'ye got good
Thing to tell you" 20, I'm delighted.
What il II plcasep' ''I'm engaged TO
be married, you know. TO Miss
.well I'm more than delighted.
was so afraid you were going 10 pro
pose TO me-" And Smallwitte doesn'e
hardly know what she meant yet
Hartford Post. I.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
u. "A. JONES,
President of
Board of Trade.


Efforts are being made by towns
all along the line to have the exten-
sion made, and to this end a COM
mittee Of prominent Springfield citi.
zens has bee n sent to Chicago, armed
with strong letters from heavy ship
pers and leading business men.
Statistics will also be laid before the
managers Of the Chicago & Alton rail.
road, showing great many facts
connected with the southern country,
which the new road will traverse
The people in Arkansas and South
Missouri are wild for road to Chi.
cago, and the people of Mexico are
equally anxious that they get one, by
way of this city
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

We publish below a list Of the
Missouri Fairs, so far as announced,
aud when they will be held:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
RESUMED WORK.

Work was resumed On the Fourth avenue
street car line yesterday. For some weeks
work had been discontinued and quite a
number living in that section had com
menced to howl for either completion and
operation of the line or withdrawal from
the street.
A reporter was told yesterday by aparty
concerned, that a scheme had heen under
Roadway for few days for reno wing the
track by night Many had favored such &C
ton but the company had
resumed work, he thought there was no dan
ger Of any such action. He reported the
discomfort among parties interested "a
reaching fever heat, and they either want
the line completed or the street vacated.
In connection with the state of affairs n
gentleman remarked that it might be we'll to
remember that another company was fgur-
ing on that street, and that those interested
had taken advantage Of the delay, and
thought they could by some means get the
street away from the old company.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
INVITED TO GIT"

Last Monday evening young gentleman
of the real estate brigade, who has an office
on Main street not far from Douglas avenue,
called upon his favorite girl who, by the
way lives on Lawrence avenue. The lady
who he hoped would some day be his mother
in-iaw was not altogether pleased with the
young mans appearance. He had not been
in the parlor very long when the converse
ton was interfered with by the presence OF
the lady of the house. Her remarks on that
occasion seemed to have a paralizing
effect On the visitor. He was
informed OF tho situation and
told that he had been given ''hints
enough" and as that would lot serve the pur-
pose desired he had brought on his head the
open attack.
1t appears that the assault in words against
him were not put i'll a logical form as indeed
but little attention was paid to that depart
ment. The main thing before the house was
that the young gent had failed to 'take the
hint" and now he could not plead ignorance
any longer. He was invited to step out and
"gitn without delay. The invitation was not
accepted which caused good sized angry
brother TO be introduced. At that moment
the git" programme was adopted and fol-
lowed out to the 'bitter end"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
SO SAY THEY ALL.

Last evening Mr.. Bryan, gentleman who
said he had just arrived from the Hoosier
state, was seated at Hotel Gandolfo. While
in conversation with party Of gentlemen
he said: Don't you know, gentlemen, 1 am
much surprised at this remarkable city.
have read OF its remarkable growth and de
veiopment, but hardly expected to see such
q place as / have found. Riding over the
city and locking at the evidence Of prosper
ity and enterprise could not but remark to
friend with me Of the wonderful
faith shown by the citizens - that
alone is sufficient to make city. For the
past few weeks have bssn glancing over
many OF the local papers OF some of the dry
times of my native state and was lead from
the manner in which they wrote to think
you had here but a mushroom growth. This
must confess 10 be nothing more than spite
work and envy. They feel that they must
do something OF the kind to ccnteracs the
great emigration to this city and section, or
their own will suffer loss of population.
1t is only necessary for a person to come here
and see Wichita to be convinced that there
is q city with a great and glorious future
and not a wild western town liable to ex-
plot,e IS they say as bubble
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20

The following gentlemen were declared
member. Of the boarded directors: Corbett
Blsckwelder, Oliver, Skinner, Lee Murdoch,
Niederlander, Levy, Carey, Steel. Harris,
Davidson, johnson, Davis, English, Allen,
Thomas, Eealy, Lawrence and Mathewson.
As will be seen from the vote 10 one was
lected as 6 director having lefs than forty
seven votes.
Mr.. English stated that Mr.. J. Il. Mead
was q member Of the first Board Of Trade
organized in the city. lie moved that his
ma me be added 10 the heard Of directors
The motion carried.
Mr.. Harris-Moye that a committee OF Ave
be sppoirtsd 10 draft BYLAWS ard constitu-
ton, and report to Board Of Trade.
His motion prevailed. the following gen
tlemsa were appointed as q committee: Kos
Harris, a. Steel. G. Il. Blsckwelder, II. G.
Lee andsI.. u. skinner. The committee viii
b old meeting this evening at tho Office Of
the chairman.
Tbs board of trade adjourned and tie
beard Of directors called q meeting imme6:-
ately. Mr.. 4. NJ. Oliver was elected presi-
dent
Col'H W. Lewis visa elected first vice
president and Mr. 4. Steel second vics-pres;-
dent.
The election Of a secretary ives postponed
until bylaws and constitution wore adopted
Mr.. NJ W. Levy was elected treasurer.
Il was decided to hold meeting Of the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
ROBBERY,

LAST night about IL O'Clock Officer Clark
went down to the Douglas avenue house to
remove drunken man who was making
things interesting for that community. He
had just come from the hotel when he heard
cries Of Murder, thieves, help, help" Run
ming rapidly down Water street he found
two men in the very act Of rob
bling third who was some
what intoxicated. OfficerCI lark was
joined by Merchant Policeman Badger, who
alse heard the cries, and they arrested the
two thieves. One Of them had his hand in
the mans pocket, and his money, about $50.
clutched in his hand. The two thieves were
marched OF to the cooler by the officers, and
their victim, on account OF his intoxicated
condition, was also given . berth in that
Mace
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
SHE CALLED TIE TURN.

Last night q sporting house along the
Santa Fe track WAS the scene Of lively time
A party OF bloods in taking in the city stop
ped ct this place and commenced abusing the
inmates. Finding themselves almost liz
opposed they grew more boisterous and
noisy. The landlady of the place, frey,
quick tempered veman stood the racke: as
long as she thought the safety Of her house
room she returned with s pop and called the
house to order in n very emphatic and forci-
bic tone OF voice. The tough came to atten-
ton. Her next order was for them TO git''
and shsy get, too, not standing much on the
order Of their going.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
PROF. SICKNER AT TOPPER 4.

At the musical convention held at Topeka
last week one of the most prominent members
was Prof A. W. Sickner of this city. The
Prof. on the second day read paper upon
Expression on Pianoforts playing Of v hich
the State Journal after speaking very highly
of the production gives the following as its
substance:
Expression is the paramount charm in
music. 1t is soul, and technique the body.
Characteristic expression Is of more import
ance than formal beauty. Only within re
cent Years has an effort been made to study
into the principles Of musical expression, ana
deduce rules for portrayirg emotion and
thought Brilliant execution is oftener
found than expressive playing.
The expression OF different emotions in
tones and chords cannot he taught directly;
it can only be- Ssen by example. Expression
cannot be taught. it must come of Itself. The
best executive musician is he who has
thoroughly mastered his composers thought,
and who. in expressing that thought to
others, allows his own individuality to pierce
freely. The same phrase will impress differ
ent people uneoualy, according 10 their SEN
sibiiity The great secret Of soulful PLAYING
is not to infuse passion Into music, but let IL
infuse passion into you
Musicians may be said to be divided
into two classes, those who demand uni
form rate of tempo and those who are accus
toned to slacken and quicken with every
rythm every change the great attainlneuts
for which to labor are tho power OF grasping
the ideal of the composer, and of making the
most delicate ard gradual transitions both
in changes as tempo and for;s. Good touch
is net so much an oiitgrowth OF much prac-
tice as Of correct practics. Discrimination
OF touch must he regarded in piano forte
PLAYING To be able to perform we'll 1t is
absolutely necessary to be able to phrase
we'll
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
IN MEMOIR AN. .

Mrs Mary Minsker, mother of Mrs. Rachel
Harts and grandmother Of Mrs Rodolph
Hatfield, died nc the residence OF the latter,
with whom she has lived since the spring OF
1885, about 6 o'clock Sabbath evening and
was buried In the Highland Cemetery Mon
day afternoon. Mary Mnsker tnee Pdieger)
was born in York county, Pennsylvania,
July 1, A. D. 1877 and some two years prior
to the death Of George Washington. Had
she lived till July next she would have been
80 years old. She was married to Moses
Mnsker at the early age of Is years. in 1874.
at Harrisburg, Pa, during the war OF lSl2
She was the mother OF twelve children,
eleven of whom reached years
of maturity, and five of whom still survive
her. She and her husband moved to Logan
county, Illinois, in 1854, where her husband
died in 1872. She and her daughter, Mrs.
Harris, came to live with her grand daughter,
Mrs. Hatfield, in the spring of 1855. The
most vivid of her recollectiens, of a public
nature, were of Clay, Webster, Calhoun and
especially of the pageant given Marquis De
Lafayette by the American people in 1874
and the stirring events of that period.
Among the papers and ancient keep sakes be
longing to her, the following copy OF her
christening certificate as translated from
the ancient German by John Hoenscheidt,
editor of the Wichita Herold,' is unique
and interesting:
80 Bernhart Pfieger and his welded
housewife, Valome Pfieger, nee Spreuglin,
is born daughter named Maria; she came
into this world in the year of our Lord 1871,
on the 1st day Of July at S o'clock in the
morning.
Now, whereas, all people are conceived
and born in sin. and as the teachings of Je-
sus in st. Mark lois, etc, says: 'Those
wto do not receive the kingdom Of heaven
SIS little child, shall not enter therein"
Now, therefore, the child was, by the pastor,
Rev. Garginger, through the holy baptism,
admitted to the grace OF God on the 10th
day of August and also named as above
mentioned.
Witnesses were Jacob DEL and
his wife Maria. Above mentioned
Maria Phiegerin was born and
baptized in America, in the state of Pennsyl-
vania, in York county, in York township"
During the life of this good mother, Amer
lea has advanced from an infant to a giant
among nation; and all the great inventions
for transportation and the transmission Of
Intelligence in the world of commerce have
been adopted by men. After long, active
and useful career we bid her rest in the
presence Of the Maker, whom she served in
faith and good cheer.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
SNEAK THIEF.

Yesterday morning oas of the sneak thieves
who have been infestinZ the city paid visit
to the Sterling house on North Marke.- rs
managed to leave carrying away suit o.
clothing, sn ovsrcoat ana several other ART
cles of wearing apparel. Hs escaped from
thu house unseen and unheard
Las. evening when Mr.. kaneuSs waz
searching for his stolen property hs dis
covered his coat Oh North Main Re entered
Immediately identified tbs property. but
turning around TO look for tie thief found be
had escaped. KAnouse aud the gentleman to
whom, the coat was ofarei for Sals gave
chase bu, the sneak thief managed - evsds
thar, And fs still at large.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20

In sp,t. of the rain and mud last Sabbath,
1919 young mon gathered at thu Presbyterian
church TO attend the mems meeting Avery
earnest and impressive address was delivered
by MI Chss t. Cefinlate of the Young
Mems Christian Association at New Albany,
Ind, and now OF this city Ths hearty
singing, the brief testimonies, the stirring
address, the cordial hand shaking, furnished
q most enjoyable hours service, which amply
rewarded all who braved the storm to be
present,
An interesting program IL being arranged
by the committee for next SaoSath's mess-
ing
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
SEEN THROUGH WINDOW.

Last evening quite a crowd gathered at
the corner Of Main and Second. Through
an unblindsd window in the third story Of
the Steinhauser block q man could be seen
mercilessly beating a person, some said
woman others a boy. From the noise Of the
strife he was evidently using for tho opera
ton board The screams Of the victim
could be distinctly heard upon the pavement
below.
Great Indignation was expressed by TIE
crowd Of witnesses, police whistle was
blown but tbs members OF the force were all
busily engaged elsewhere and did not re-
spond After the man had most industrious
" purnmeled away for about quarter Of an
hour he coolly sat down by tho window and
con, -rusnced smoking.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
ANUSHlaNTR,
GRoFLE-GIRoFLA.

G1HOfLE-61ROtLA.
Messrs. Ennis & Young are evidently spar
ing neither pains nor expense 10 make their
new enterprise deserved success The re-
hearssl of .Girofe Girafa" last night was
most meritorious, every particular and de-
tail being as near perfect a. the surroundings
would admit Mis- Hatcher, the young
charming and vivacious suprano, promises
to become q decided favorite from tho start
DR.. Barnes, the tenor, is good, and all the
members of the troupe show themselves to
be possessed Of decided ability. Reserved
seats have been placed on sale at the Union
ticket Office.
COUNTESS ARCo JANISH.
The appearance Of this distinguished star
at Crawford's opera-house on Monday oven
ing, April 3, will undoubtedly draw out one
of the finest audiences of the season. She is
supported by Mr.. Frank Eaiken and a very
strong dra1hatic company. OF both the star
and company the dramatic critics speak in
the highest terms; and also of the play
Princess Andrea, 10y Sordou, in addition to
this Ndms Janish, IS said to be one of the
finest dressers on the stage. Tickets will be
on sale Thursday evening at the opera-house
box office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

The central committee OF the stockholders
Of tie Arkansas Valley Fair Association
held 8 meeting Yesterday at the sherif's Of
Ace A reporter was informed that Asssrx.
Fouts aud Sinison attended the meeting and
stated that the shares lately purchased by
them would be again turned over TO the as
sociation.
The committee discussed several matters
concerning tbs proper nlodus operandi, Tut
decided upon nothing of importance.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
DOCTORS MEETING.

AnsetinS OF she regular physicians -As
hold Ia,. sveniry ~ the Once 81 DR.. Beh-s
in. the Hacker & Jacksen block Prepare
lions were INSIDE tor receiving and srs<--'sia-
;, .Aa Southern Medical So>issy, which
ra>s in ,ki, city Nay 3.h-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20

Co. St Louis, one Of the largest wool houses
o. the west, Is stopping ct his brother-in-
laws, j. Gross, proprietor of the Golden
Eagle Clothing house. Nj. Schott is highly
pleased with our great city, and most likely
viii invest some Of his all wool money before
leaving the city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
AAkKIEn,.

Mr.. Harry Beach wss last evening mar
ried 70 Miss Sophia Butisr. Altar shs oers-
mony q very pleasant and mast enjoysble
reception was ksld q We rss;dsnes Of Mr.
Beach, cornar Of Market s-d Oak
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20

A special meeting of the stock holders of
the MiG.and viii lie held this forenoon to
take action upon the ratification of the lease
Of the Midland TO the Frisco
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20

Ten sites are under consideration for tho
academy of music The board Of directors
will, in a few Gays, held meeting and de-
eide where 10 erect the building.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
DIED.

died =. c,e L. B. Hone. Mr. Mary
R.vro,s,. wife q CnaA Reynolds, ssed u
yars Funsrs! a. tbs Home. . o'e!osx ? "a,
Aprl -.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20

Mr.. w. n. Wood, the genial, popular
Wichita & Western railroad conductor, who
has been compelled to lay or on account OF
sickness, is again on duty.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20

The Ladies Benevolent Society OF Fms
Presbyterian church will meet a. the resi-
dencs Of Mrs. Larimer, rs North Emporia,
Wednesday afternoon, April Goth, At o.
clock. Mrs E Evans. secretary